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S898 CNV

1998 Audi A3

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,546 mi
Last recorded83,546 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A3107,490 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 CNV
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 83,546 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 83,546 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,482 miles

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2011 74,292 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil springs starting to corrode

Rear discs starting to corrode

Underbody panels fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,163 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front discs slightly worn

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,593 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,882 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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S898 CNV is a 1998 Audi A3 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S898 CNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Audi A3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S898 CNV registered?

S898 CNV is a 1998 Audi A3, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S898 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S898 CNV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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